[Sust-mar] Forestry Program Coordinator, f/t, Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Position: Forestry Campaign Coordinator

Organization: Ecology Action Centre http://www.ecologyaction.ca

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia



The Forestry Campaign is a major initiative of the Ecology Action Centre and has been speaking out for improvements to forestry policy and practices in Nova Scotia since 2004. We are seeking a full-time coordinator to direct this campaign. The campaign is presently actively engaged in several key forestry management issues, including the provincial Natural Resources Strategy, forest biomass energy, and FSC forest certification. The campaign strives to achieve:

• ecosystem-based forestry practises;

• a diversified forestry sector;

• uptake of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification;

• increased public participation in forestry decision-making;

• responsible forest biomass energy policy; and

• science-based forest management planning.



The Forestry Program Coordinator will work closely with our Public Lands Coordinator and with volunteers and other staff at the Ecology Action Centre. The position reports to the Ecology Action Centre's Wilderness Committee.



Specifically, she or he will be responsible for:

• developing and implementing the campaign's overall strategy, in association with volunteers and other staff;

• researching and recommending of science-based policy positions;

• coordinating a broad alliance of dozens of groups from a variety of sectors, and a core steering committee consisting of staff and volunteers from the Ecology Action Centre and other stakeholder organizations;

• representing the campaign, Ecology Action Centre, and the environmental sector in a variety of multi-stakeholder fora, e.g., the Board of Directors of the Association for Sustainable Forestry and the Minister's Forest Technical Advisory Committee;

• managing volunteer and contractor involvement, including regional outreach, policy task groups, web site development, writing of fact sheets and others;

• public presentations;

• government and media relations;

• ensuring that all communications are technically accurate and appropriately nuanced for their target audiences;

• routine administrative tasks, e.g., maintenance of contact and email lists, website updates, etc.;

• proposal writing and fundraising;

• reports to funders and supporters;

• financial management;

• participating in, and supporting, the overall work of the Ecology Action Centre; and

• other duties as required.



Required Skills and Experience:

• a comprehensive knowledge of forests and forestry in Nova Scotia;

• a track record in consensus building, teamwork, and engagement with volunteers;

• an understanding of policy development processes;

• an ability to develop and implement a campaign strategy;

• excellent project management skills, including budget management;

• superior communications skills;

• an ability to work effectively with government, media, and community and industry groups;

• an ability to effectively represent the Centre's interests in a wide variety of venues;

• flexibility, creativity and persistence.



Desirable Qualifications:

• academic qualifications in forestry, ecology, biology, environmental planning, or similar disciplines.



Start Date: early April 2011



Salary: $44,500 annually; includes four weeks paid vacation and benefits. This salary is subject to increase based on performance and funding levels and in keeping with the EAC's pay equity policy.



Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia



Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 22th, 2011 at 4:00pm



Application: Please e-mail cover letter, resume and contact information for three references in the form of a pdf document with required elements in the following order: cover letter, resume, references.



Attention: Jamie Simpson, Forestry Coordinator, forests at ecologyaction.ca



The Ecology Action Centre was founded in 1971 and is one of Nova Scotia's most active environmental organizations. The Centre welcomes new members and volunteers: http://www.ecologyaction.ca



The Ecology Action Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, First Nations, and persons with disabilities.



We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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